09-06-2008, 03:07 PM
Thanks to the moderators and organizers!
First impressions from the very good event I tried, really hard, to not say too much too good about any of them
Gumapac
Grandiose schemes (promises?), many of which do not fit the job description very well. The Kanaka Council seems to be the candidate. If there was a candidate from the Sierra Club or the Chamber of Commerce or Malama O Puna that was so indistinguishable from their organization, would that be OK? A voice for malama ka aina on the Council, perhaps. Too much grandiosity can also alienate would-be Council (and community) allies and cripple a good cause.
Joseph
Clearly not afraid to take a strong position, even if certain to alienate a given voter bloc (e.g., Hemp Nation), or to exaggerate more than is necessary even in a political campaign (e.g., 100megaWatts of geothermal and sending it to other islands). Not afraid to get stuck into the nitty gritty of policy issues either.
Naeole
Was more prepared than I have ever seen her be for anything. Amazing what some serious competition will do!
Safarik
His familiarity with the Council is clearly an advantage in answering questions; and his assurances of being able to be a different elected official than before are unconvincing.
Stocksdale
Staked the whole campaign on her ability to convince other Council members to do what she wants done. Well, at least that at last makes clear what her vision is.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
First impressions from the very good event I tried, really hard, to not say too much too good about any of them
Gumapac
Grandiose schemes (promises?), many of which do not fit the job description very well. The Kanaka Council seems to be the candidate. If there was a candidate from the Sierra Club or the Chamber of Commerce or Malama O Puna that was so indistinguishable from their organization, would that be OK? A voice for malama ka aina on the Council, perhaps. Too much grandiosity can also alienate would-be Council (and community) allies and cripple a good cause.
Joseph
Clearly not afraid to take a strong position, even if certain to alienate a given voter bloc (e.g., Hemp Nation), or to exaggerate more than is necessary even in a political campaign (e.g., 100megaWatts of geothermal and sending it to other islands). Not afraid to get stuck into the nitty gritty of policy issues either.
Naeole
Was more prepared than I have ever seen her be for anything. Amazing what some serious competition will do!
Safarik
His familiarity with the Council is clearly an advantage in answering questions; and his assurances of being able to be a different elected official than before are unconvincing.
Stocksdale
Staked the whole campaign on her ability to convince other Council members to do what she wants done. Well, at least that at last makes clear what her vision is.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park